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[trunks206]

I picked up my birthday present from the post office yesterday....Leathersoul's ravello shortwings.

As if people on this forum didnt already know, the Leathersoul crew are amazing. The salesman who helped me Lawrence Oki is a class act. I mentioned that these were my birthday present while ordering them and as if helping me secure a pair of this great make-up wasnt enough to make my birthday Mr. Okai sent me a card wishing me a happy birthday, a small bag of candy and a pair of socks! It was such a wonderful surprise.

Here is a group shot of my Ravello to show the different shades between batches.

Here's a picture for comparison between ravello and whiskey. (the whiskey shortwings are actually FS in B/S)

I cant wait to break these in!

 

[0waterbouys]

It's pics like these that make me fall ever deeper into the Alden addiction hole.

 

[Beatlegeuse]

those LS shortwings are incredible....still patiently waiting for my Epaulet Brixton boots, I need me some Ravello

 

[SLAB]

very nice, will need a pair of ravello boots in my life one day (after a pair of cigar and #4)

does anyone know if there exists a #8 cordovan cap toe boot with antique edges on barrie/trubalance/leydon last?

 

[keithp3521]



I wear the same size in Barrie and Truebalance. Fit is very similar, Truebalance has a little more room.  I like the fit from both, very comfortable.

Excellent. Thank you, sir.

 

[marmottan]

Still virgin...

BB LHS Black Shell, worn today.

 

[violethour1951]

I picked up my birthday present from the post office yesterday....Leathersoul's ravello shortwings.

As if people on this forum didnt already know, the Leathersoul crew are amazing. The salesman who helped me Lawrence Oki is a class act. I mentioned that these were my birthday present while ordering them and as if helping me secure a pair of this great make-up wasnt enough to make my birthday Mr. Okai sent me a card wishing me a happy birthday, a small bag of candy and a pair of socks! It was such a wonderful surprise.

Here is a group shot of my Ravello to show the different shades between batches.

Here's a picture for comparison between ravello and whiskey. (the whiskey shortwings are actually FS in B/S)

I cant wait to break these in!

Are those boots the Ravello Day Trippers?

 

[kgmessier]

My old captoes on aberdeen in whiskey shell -- I don't have them anymore (sold to an alden aficianado on SF). Probably the best shell pair I had.
FYI, alden does not make balmorals on the modified last. Bluchers only.

I feel compelled to share that I am said "Alden aficionado."

 

[david3558]

Trunks! I'm wearing my LS shortwings today

 

[Man with Apple]

Wasn't Leather Soul the thread sponsor? It doesn't show that info any longer. I don't even see them as a SF affiliate. Where did you go Tom?

 

[trunks206]



very nice, will need a pair of ravello boots in my life one day (after a pair of cigar and #4)
does anyone know if there exists a #8 cordovan cap toe boot with antique edges on barrie/trubalance/leydon last?

Thanks! And yes Tres Bein Shop (Sweden) made a #8 cap toe boot with antique edgetrim on the trubalance last (but all E width) during christmas time but they're long gone now.

@violethour1951: Yeah those are the Leffot daytrippers.

@david3558: Post pics! I want to see them with a little bit of wear on them. It'll help me stop staring at them and put them to use asap.

 

[Bakes11771]

I have some stitching that came loose or broke between the side of the upper and the tongue/vamp. (underneath the strap, where I am pointing). It is meant to hold the two parts together, and they are kind of separating (slightly) because of this. Do you think I should get it repaired to prevent it from getting worse? Or hold off unless it becomes a problem?


Sorry to always have such a negative tinge in all of my posts. On a more positive note, I am thinking of getting a pair of Ravellos to complete my LHS line up!

 

[closerlook]



I picked up my birthday present from the post office yesterday....Leathersoul's ravello shortwings.

As if people on this forum didnt already know, the Leathersoul crew are amazing. The salesman who helped me Lawrence Oki is a class act. I mentioned that these were my birthday present while ordering them and as if helping me secure a pair of this great make-up wasnt enough to make my birthday Mr. Okai sent me a card wishing me a happy birthday, a small bag of candy and a pair of socks! It was such a wonderful surprise.

Here is a group shot of my Ravello to show the different shades between batches.

Here's a picture for comparison between ravello and whiskey. (the whiskey shortwings are actually FS in B/S)

I cant wait to break these in!

may I ask, how did you get a pair? did they call you, or were you quick enough to call them?

 

[mcarthur]



Ravello medallion captoes on the Plaza, maiden voyage today.

enjoy your maiden voyage of your good looking medallion cap toes

 

[mcarthur]

#8 nst boot
argyles otc